Yousif Ashi

Animation Pre-Production Specialist

Where Creative Vision Meets Operational Excellence

Let's Create Together

About Me

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I’m an Animation student with extensive hands‑on experience in story creation, animation workflow, and audience engagement. Over the years, I studied story writing and animation development in multiple ways where I learned how different cultures build narratives, structure emotional flow, and direct scenes with purpose. I have written and developed my own stories, created full storyboards, and produced animation pieces from scratch, giving me a complete understanding of how an idea grows into a finished product.

My background covers a wide range of skills across the animation pipeline: story writing, visual planning, character direction, background creation, understanding classic and modern animation methods, and building scenes that keep viewers fully engaged. I’ve also studied the psychology of animation and media, which helps me design moments that increase excitement, emotional impact, and viewer connection.

I’ve worked with various animation tools and software, experimented with motion, timing, layouts, and scene composition, and gained experience in post‑production elements such as visual effects and background integration. Outside the technical side, I’ve led teams, organized workflows, and coordinated production tasks experiences that strengthened my ability to communicate clearly, manage schedules, and guide a project from concept to delivery.

My participation in international programs, including Expo Osaka 2025, gave me real world experience in teamwork, leadership, and high pressure creative environments. These experiences taught me how to collaborate effectively, understand industry expectations, and maintain a strong work ethic with a Japanese style professional mindset.

What I Bring to Your Team

✦ Strategic pre-production planning that prevents downstream problems ✦ Story development and script coordination expertise ✦Story board and layout ✦ Production pipeline optimization and documentation ✦ Cross functional team leadership and communication ✦ Resource management and scheduling mastery ✦ Problem-solving that keeps productions moving forward✦ And More...

Work & Achievements

PROJECT 1
Project 1

Short Animation Film - Gonzo's World

Personal Producer

A short animated film of approximately two minutes, targeted at children. The story follows a doll in a blood merchant’s shop that escapes at night and tries to reunite with its friends. The project encompassed the entire production process, from concept and design to animation, sound, and post-production.

Story creation and scriptwriting Character and environment design Storyboarding and scene planning Full animation production workflow Sound design and integration Project management and coordination
PROJECT 2
Project 2

Animation Layout Creation

Pre-production Supervisor Practice

A personal project converting a storyboard into a detailed layout for the animation team. This included establishing clear production guidelines and studying the fundamentals of animation, such as camera movement and scene composition.

Pipeline Development Layout planning Camera movement Animation workflow management
PROJECT 3
Project 3

Story Adaptation & Storyboard Development

Storyboard Writer (Univesity Homework)

Transformed an existing live-action film into a fully animated story. Example: adapting Interstellar into a stylized animation. Responsibilities included breaking down scenes, timing sequences, and writing detailed storyboards to translate the narrative into an animated medium.

Story Development Storyboard creation User experience and cinematic analysis
PROJECT 4
Project 4

Concept Art & Story Development

Story Writer & Concept Artist

Designed and illustrated concept art for an original story, including characters, environments, and world building. Developed storyboards to align the visual style with narrative elements and ensured a cohesive artistic vision.

Story and character development Concept art creation and visual storytelling Creative direction and artistic strategy
PROJECT 5
Project 5

EXPO Osaka 2025 VIP Protocol & MC

Protocol Team Member & Stage Presenter

Participated in the VIP protocol team for Expo 2025 Osaka, managing strategic planning, team coordination, and client engagement. Additionally, performed as a stage presenter (MC), responsible for writing parts of the presentation script and delivering it in Japanese. This role enhanced both professional presentation skills and practical management experience under real event conditions.

Team management and leadership Strategic planning Managment
PROJECT 6
Project 6

Game Development using Unity & Unreal Engine

Game Planner & Developer

Developed a personal game project using 3D engines such as Unity and Unreal Engine. Responsible for planning gameplay mechanics, user interactions, and designing an engaging player experience. This included analyzing how players interact with the game environment, ensuring enjoyable and immersive gameplay, and creating the overall game flow.

3D modeling Project planning Player engagement strategy Gameplay mechanics
PROJECT 7
Project 7

Short Animated Film - Haihinkaishu-ya

Producer & Team Leader

Oversaw the entire project from inception to completion, managing work schedules, quality control, and resource allocation. Ensured a productive and supportive work environment, coordinated the production workflow, and provided the necessary tools and references for the team.

Team leadership project management Strategic planning production scheduling
PROJECT 8
Project 8

Product & Environmental Design

Planner

Designed products and associated branding for animation and game projects. Developed logos, icons, and environmental elements that integrated seamlessly with the overall visual storytelling. Focused on creating cohesive, immersive worlds that enhanced user experience.

Visual identity creation Graphic design Understanding client needs and translating them into visual solutions
PROJECT 9
Project 9

Animation Fundamentals & Supervision

Animation Supervisor pratice

Reviewed post-production work to ensure storyboards were accurately translated into final animation frames. Verified technical and artistic consistency across all assets, maintaining quality control and workflow efficiency.

Animation workflow Team coordination and problem-solving Post-production workflow knowledge
PROJECT 10
Project 10

Story Writing & Screenplay Development

Story Writer & Screenwriter

Studied and applied screenplay writing techniques from both Japanese and American schools, including Hollywood standards. Specialized in story creation for animation and games, translating narrative ideas into structured scripts and storyboards for production purposes..

Scriptwriting and story structuring Narrative design for animation and gaming

Animation Work Videos

A collection of my animation production and coordination work

Haihinkaishu-ya – Project Production Overview: A behind-the-scenes video showcasing my role as the project producer for Haihinkaishu-ya. This video highlights the full production pipeline, team coordination, workflow management, scheduling, reference gathering, and quality control. It demonstrates my leadership and production management from start to finish.
Game Development – Unity & Unreal Engine: A gameplay and development breakdown video of my personal game project built using Unity and Unreal Engine. This video explains my work in planning gameplay mechanics, user interaction, environment creation, and designing a smooth and engaging player experience.
Animation Fundamentals – Rotation & Hand-drawn Motion.
Animation Fundamentals – Hand-drawn Transformation.
Animation Fundamentals – Shape-to-Shape Animation.
Animation Fundamentals – Character Run Cycle.
3D Animation – Short Scene Production: A short 3D animation created using advanced 3D software. The video showcases environment setup, camera animation, object movement, and basic scene direction. It highlights my ability to work in 3D space and create cinematic shots using professional 3D tools.

Skills & Expertise

Management & Leadership Skills

  • Production scheduling & timeline management
  • Team leadership & coordination
  • Workflow optimization
  • Strategic thinking & problem-solving
  • Understanding client needs & user expectations
  • Production supervision (from pre-production to post-production)

Creative & Production Skills

  • Storyboarding
  • Concept art & world-building planner
  • 2D animation
  • 3D scene layout & camera direction
  • Visual storytelling principles
  • Shot planning & cinematic rhythm

Software & Digital Tools

  • Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, InDesign
  • 3D Software: Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max, Blender
  • Video & Color Tools: DaVinci Resolve
  • Animation Tools: OpenToonz, Clip Studio Paint, Procreate
  • Game Engines: Unity, Unreal Engine
  • General Tools: Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, production tracking tools

Languages

  • Arabic: Native
  • English: Advanced
  • Japanese: Business-level

Let's Connect

Ready to bring structure and excellence to your next animation project? I'd love to discuss how my pre-production and administrative expertise can elevate your team.